Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Binghamton, New York
Greater Binghamton Health Center

Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Binghamton, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift options: 2x12-hour shifts and 2x8-hour shifts or 5x8-hour shifts available.
• Responsible for medication administration for up to 25 patients.
• Must have psychiatric nursing experience.
• Duties include writing shift notes, conducting and documenting nursing assessments, and preparing weekly/monthly notes.
• Staffing may include 2-3 RNs per unit; all RNs collaborate with Mental Health Therapy Aides to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• One RN will serve as charge nurse per shift.
• Overtime requires prior approval and is generally discouraged unless there is a vacancy.
• Shift swaps require approval and proper documentation.
• Meal breaks are 30 minutes and cannot be combined with 15-minute breaks; breaks must be taken in non-patient areas, and sleeping on the unit is prohibited.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Psychiatric nursing experience required (years of experience not explicitly stated, assume minimum 2 years typical for behavioral health travel RN roles).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required (AHA or Red Cross).
• Competency in medication administration and pharmacology (medication test/pharmacology competency exam required).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start (annual update required).
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 1 year of start.
• Flu vaccination or documented declination for current flu season.
• COVID-19 booster preferred but not required.
• Completion of New York State Central Registry and Criminal Background Check fingerprinting (to be completed onsite).
• Background check within 1 year covering last 7 years of residence/work/school history.
• Education verification of highest degree required; foreign degree equivalency evaluation if applicable.
• Two professional references required.
• Skills checklist required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidates must be prepared to work collaboratively in a behavioral health setting with a focus on therapeutic milieu.
• Strict compliance with shift swap, overtime, and break policies is expected.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory and must be completed as per New York State regulations.
• Medicaid enrollment documentation may be required as part of credentialing.

This position is ideal for RNs with psychiatric experience seeking a travel contract in behavioral health nursing within New York State.